Crooked Lake is located in the southeastern region of Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....

. It is part of a chain of lakes in the Qu'Appelle Valley. The majority of the south side of the lake is undeveloped and part of the First Nation Reserve. Cabins are built along the rest of the lake owned by both seasonal and permanent residents.

Recreation

Crooked Lake offers a variety of activities during both the summer and the winter. During the summer, fishing from both boats and docks is very popular. The lake produces an assortment of fish including Northern pike

Northern Pike

The northern pike , is a species of carnivorous fish of the genus Esox...

, Walleye

Walleye

Walleye is a freshwater perciform fish native to most of Canada and to the northern United States. It is a North American close relative of the European pikeperch...

, and Yellow perch

Yellow perch

The yellow perch is a species of perch found in the United States and Canada, where it is often referred to by the shortform perch. Yellow perch look similar to the European perch, but are paler and more yellowish, with less red in the fins. They have six to eight dark, vertical bars on their sides...

. The lake is also a popular place for a large variety of water sports. Off the water activities are also offered due to its proximity with the Trans Canada Trail

Trans Canada Trail

The Trans Canada Trail is a proposed corridor in Canada. The creation of the trail was announced as part of Canada's 125th anniversary celebrations in 1992. It is expected that when complete, it will be the longest recreational trail in the world...

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Cedar Cove

Cedar Cove is found along the eastern side of the lake. Located there is a campsite, a full service convenience store, and a laundromat. Cedar Cove also has a beach, swim area, and mini golf course open to the public.

Crooked Lake Provincial Park

Along the eastern side of the lake is Crooked Lake Provincial Park. The park has campgrounds, a swimming area, a boat launch, and a playground. The Trans Canada Trail makes its way through this scenic area.

Sunset Beach

Located at the eastern end of the lake is Sunset Beach. It encompasses 22 campsites, a full service convenience store, and a small arcade. There is also a beach and swim area which contains a playground, a boat launch, and beach volleyball courts. Every Sunday from June to September, local farmers bring fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, and baked goods to sell at the flea market.

Ochapowace Golf and Country Club

Nested in the valley is Ochapowace Golf and Country Club, an 18 hole golf course, equipped with a pro shop, restaurant, and lounge. Located close by is Cowessess First Nation's Shopping Mall, with outlets including the Bank of Montreal, Cowessess Gas and Grocery, Cowessess Post Office, Clean Valley Laundromat, Treaty Land Entitlement Office, and Legends Restaurant.